Backpack - Pete & Spectacle Lakes

For those who may arrange carpools, we will meet at Tibbets P&R in Issaquah and continue to the trail head from there. I can take three in my vehicle. Timing will be communicated closed to the date.

For those who prefer to meet at the trailhead, meeting is at 8 am sharp. 

Trailhead coordinates: 47.43421, -121.18701

There are varying stats on distance and elevation depending on where you look. WTA states 22 miles RT, 1500 gain.  AllTrails states 18.7 RT, 2618 gain. I posted the stats based on what I mapped out on Gaia. Trip reports state a lot of little water crossings and one larger one that may result in a detour that adds about 2.5 miles each way, but hopefully this late in the season, we won't need to take that detour. 

Leader Permission Required: I will begin reviewing permission requests after trip opens for registration.

Goals: 

• To reach Spectacle Lake as our final camping destination, stopping to admire Pete Lake along the way.
• Foster community and belonging. 
• Lead and learn in a collaborative spirit.
• Foster compassion, understanding and curiosity with one another and in nature.
• Have fun, be safe and enjoy one another's company.

Expectations:

• Commitment to arrive on time at the trailhead, prepared and ready to be social and enjoy the trip.
• Commitment to communicate with me for any concerns and/or questions before and during the trip.
• Commitment to having fun.
• The group will stay together. This means seeing a head in front and in back of you at all times. 
• Group will camp together. 

Style:

• Through actions and words, I lead through an inclusive lens.
• I foster community within the group.
• I lead at a relaxed to moderate pace, allowing for flexibility between the two.  If you are someone who likes to hike fast, this trip is likely not for you.